New ZealandWhite tūī sightings traced to thriving conservation effortVolunteers have trapped more than 3000 possums since the conservation drive began.27 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandCocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of TaurangaOfficers found 33kg of cocaine hidden among legitimate cargo bound for Tauranga.27 Nov 12:17 AM
New Zealand$30,000 raised after Tauranga father's death'This sudden loss has left his family devastated.'26 Nov 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis secures deal for 1000MW wind partnership with YinsonThe deal could deliver up to 1000MW of new onshore wind power.26 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No fuss' farewells: One in five funerals have no service or ceremonyNo goodbye can leave people with 'unresolved emotions' or 'disenfranchised grief'.26 Nov 06:37 PM
New ZealandWas it you? Winning tickets sold in Rotorua and KatikatiPowerball rolls over to Saturday night with an $8m jackpot up for grabs.26 Nov 05:51 PM
Cricket'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signingThe 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.26 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPaying it forward: Tech founders back new wave of Kiwi start-ups in record $70m seed capital raisePLUS: First investments revealed, latest Golden Visa numbers.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It got me': Diver surfaced coughing and struggling to breathe before drowningAaron Matthews' friend was on the shore fishing but couldn't save the 43-year-old.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Organ donation conversation could save livesOPINION: Organ donors are heroes. 26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highsThe Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice renew search for man wanted over mother's deathKaren Gilbert-Palmer's car was found the morning after she was killed.26 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
MotorsportTop riders set to light up tracks as Suzuki International Series roars backRacing starts at Taupo International Motorsport Park on December 6.25 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘It hurts’: Rotorua mayor ‘annoyed’ at Labour comments on rough sleepingTania Tapsell says moving people from contracted motels didn’t force them to the streets.25 Nov 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Major summer festival cancels 2026 date The 'economic climate' is being blamed for the move.25 Nov 06:49 PM
New ZealandRotorua woman to tackle 30km ride after transplantOnce unable to walk to her letterbox, Kath Cross now has lung function of 72%.25 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandSerious injury at Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse 'shocking and impactful' - GMWorkSafe investigation under way after woman badly hurt while cleaning. 25 Nov 12:24 AM
New Zealand‘More reliable and quicker’: Broken wastewater plant pipe to be replacedRepairs will take at least a week, with work under way at the Rotorua plant.24 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandWaves glow blue: What's causing an 'ethereal' spectacle at PāpāmoaWitness Barbara Cowell, 78, said she’d never seen anything like it in all her years.24 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bidders race to land $800m Christchurch prison expansion dealPlans for the expansion include 240 high-security beds in 160 cells.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsHow Elon Musk's Starlink earned $100m from New Zealand in 2025PLUS: The telco losing share.24 Nov 04:07 AM
New Zealand'This is not a bad dream': Woman addresses motorist who killed her partner as he crossed the road'I forgive you, Daniel, but you need to be held accountable.' 24 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandOne of the biggest crane lifts in New Zealand for new bridge north of WairoaThursday's lift will be a sight to behold, and a joy for the community of Te Reinga.24 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in kiwifruit packhouse incident The person has been airlifted to hospital. 24 Nov 12:45 AM
EnergyGenesis gives green light to $236m Bay of Plenty solar projectThe Edgecumbe project will power about 29,800 homes from 2027.23 Nov 10:05 PM
New ZealandRotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disastersThe family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'. 23 Nov 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Deeply saddening': QE Health put into liquidation after $1.3m lossThe iconic Rotorua wellness business received $11.5m in Crown support and funding.23 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandPolice recovering body from Tauranga HarbourFormal identification of the body was yet to take place.23 Nov 09:30 PM
EntertainmentFrom QI to Kirikiriroa: Alan Davies set for long-awaited NZ returnThe QI star begins his 10-date New Zealand tour in Hamilton on July 31.23 Nov 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayers get 'good value for money' from councillors' $163k salaries, says mayorThe job is described as 'part-time' but the mayor says in reality it's not. 23 Nov 06:46 PM
New ZealandPolice search for missing Rotorua manHe was wearing a dark grey onesie when he was last spotted.23 Nov 06:41 PM
New ZealandShop worker injured in early morning Tauranga assaultOne person is in custody after the assault at a shop on Cameron Rd.23 Nov 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why NZ's market isn't really at a record highOPINION: When dividends are stripped out, the NZX 50 remains 13.9% below its 2021 peak.23 Nov 03:00 PM